Keeping the tank parameters in check is essential for the health of any aquarium fish and plants. One of these tank parameters to maintain is the pH. A decreasing pH in your aquarium is usually caused by uncleanliness in the tank. This includes excess fish waste, leftover food remnants, and decayed matter. If the tank …
Freshwater and saltwater aquariums are both great options for those who love fish! However, both have different pros and cons and have different requirements. Freshwater tanks are less expensive to maintain with a less costly fish assortment. The fish are also more resilient. However, if you are looking for a scenic tank, salt water is …
If you love fish, setting up your new home aquarium can be exciting because you’re adding new life to your home and also are able to create a unique tank setup due to your liking. However, moving fish into a new aquarium can cause some problems if you are not prepared. New tank syndrome is …
Fish-keeping is one of the most rewarding hobbies you could have. If you are thinking about diving into this marvelous world, you might be wondering how much it could cost you. Guess what? You have come to the right place to get an answer! Setting up a tank can cost about 600$ to 1000$ with …
Have you seen those beautiful plants in aquariums? They are amazing, no doubt about that. But what are they? Are they algae? Has somebody just chopped the grass in the backyard and thrown it inside the tank? And more importantly, would those plants be a good fit for you? Aquarium plants, also known as hydrophytes …
The estimated lifespan of aquarium fish is not something I thought about when I first got aquarium fish. Instead, it’s something that came up at random one day and I did not know the answer. I asked other fish keepers about their experience and did some research online to find the correct answer. The average …
Up until now, I’ve only been keeping guppies in my aquarium, but like many people, I would love to keep guppies in a larger outside pond. The problem is that a project like this takes time and consists of many steps. Therefore I decided to spent over 8 hours on research and asked other experienced …
If your aquarium water has turned yellow or brown, there could be something wrong with your tank. Typically, tank water is clear and without color. In some cases though, your aquarium water can become clouded and discolored. Aquarium water can become yellow or brown due to tannins that leak out of driftwood or aquarium soil. …
I think I had my tropical aquarium for about a year when I suffered from my first pest snail infestation. Unwanted snails can be annoying so introducing fish that see them as dinner can be a great solution. However, what fish eat water snails? The first step to fixing any snail infestation Before adding anything …
In the past years that I’ve had my aquarium, cleaning the gravel is a task I rarely look forward to. It’s time consuming and can be challenging without the proper equipment. Luckily there are ways to make is easier, you just have to know how to do it. When (and when not) to clean the …